1 Timothy 5:14

Conservative English Version

I would prefer that young widows get married, have children, and look after their families. Then the enemy won't have any reason to say insulting things about us.

Cross References

Genesis 18:6

Abraham quickly went to his tent and said to Sarah, "Hurry! Get a large sack of flour and make some bread."

Genesis 18:9

and they asked, "Where is your wife Sarah?" "She is right there in the tent," Abraham answered.

2 Samuel 12:14

(SEE 12:13)

Proverbs 14:1

A woman's family is held together by her wisdom, but it can be destroyed by her foolishness.

Jeremiah 29:6

Get married and have children, then help your sons find wives and help your daughters find husbands, so they can have children as well. I want your numbers to grow, not to get smaller.

Daniel 6:4

The other men tried to find something wrong with the way Daniel did his work for the king. But they could not accuse him of anything wrong, because he was honest and faithful and did everything he was supposed to do.

Romans 14:13

We must stop judging others. We must also make up our minds not to upset anyone's faith.

2 Corinthians 11:12

I plan to go on doing just what I have always done. Then those people won't be able to brag about doing the same things we are doing.

1 Timothy 2:8

I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands toward heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.

1 Timothy 4:3

will forbid people to marry or to eat certain foods. But God created these foods to be eaten with thankful hearts by his followers who know the truth.

1 Timothy 5:11

Don't put young widows on the list. They may later have a strong desire to get married. Then they will turn away from Christ

1 Timothy 6:1

If you are a slave, you should respect and honor your owner. This will keep people from saying bad things about God and about our teaching.

Titus 2:5

Each of the younger women must be sensible and kind, as well as a good homemaker, who puts her own husband first. Then no one can say insulting things about God's message.

Titus 2:8

Use clean language that no one can criticize. Do this, and your enemies will be too ashamed to say anything against you.

Hebrews 13:4

Have respect for marriage. Always be faithful to your partner, because God will punish anyone who is immoral or unfaithful in marriage.